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Field Logistics Assistant

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Pewaukee
N29w23606 Woodgate Ct E (Show on map)
Feb 23, 2026
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Pewaukee, WI Application Deadline: 3/9/2026 Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Job Summary The Field Logistics Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to the field logistics team. This role assists with maintaining schedules, tracking materials, preparing documentation, and communicating routine logistics updates to internal teams. The position focuses on accurate data entry, documentation, and information flow while learning logistics processes and systems. Responsibilities Essential Functions * Provides administrative support to the logistics project team by supporting communication and information flow between vendors, project management, materials, and field personnel. * Supports vendor communication by gathering delivery updates and helping maintain current delivery schedules as directed. * Relays logistics updates and delivery changes to on-site personnel under guidance to support timely receipt of incoming materials. * Assists with maintaining job schedules and project records, including updating databases with current project and material status information. * Helps verify that required specifications and documentation are recorded for jobs in progress, escalating discrepancies as needed. * Supports teamwork and collaboration by sharing information promptly and responding to routine requests. * Provides courteous, responsive support to internal teams and customers by addressing questions or routing inquiries appropriately. * Attends construction and team meetings as needed to take notes, track action items, and distribute follow-up information. * Prepares and distributes draft two-week look-ahead schedules compiled from customer job information for review. * Prepares and distributes weekly material status reports using provided data and templates. Non-essential Functions * Assists with data cleanup, and document management. * Participates in training related to logistics systems, safety requirements, and procedures. * Performs other administrative or support duties as assigned. Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred. * Prior administrative, customer service, or logistics support experience required. * Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications and alternative product substitutes preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). * Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or construction environments preferred. * Ability to read, write, and speak English required, bilingual a plus. Skills and Abilities * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. * Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). * Ability to follow established procedures and instructions. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. * Willingness to learn logistics processes, systems, and terminology. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Frequently Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others. Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver. Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged . Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity FSA & HSA Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving) Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.